Concealing or Harboring Aliens 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii) is a federal offense in the United States. It occurs when a person knowingly conceals, harbors, or shields from detection, or attempts to conceal, harbor, or shield from detection, an alien in any place, including any building or any means of transportation. It is also illegal to encourage or induce an alien to come to, enter, or reside in the United States, by any means, including by providing shelter or employment. The types of Concealing or Harboring Aliens 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324(a)(1)(A)(iii) are: • Harboring: Providing shelter or employment to an alien. • Transporting: Transporting an alien from one place to another. • Concealing: Hiding an alien or attempting to hide an alien from detection. • Encouraging: Encouraging or inducing an alien to come to, enter or reside in the United States.